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GJ04 JGV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,388 mi
Last recorded168,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 168,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting very close to limit o/s is worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 168,388 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine constant drip unknown area running off under-shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting very close to limit o/s is worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 165,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 165,035 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lower ball joint back plate was fowling the brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 May 2017 164,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak heavy oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy engine vibration through vehicle body

Pass 25 May 2016 161,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge,1.6mm min (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 154,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 12 May 2015 154,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 14 May 2014 138,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 121,585 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 107,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 92,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,315 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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GJ04 JGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ04 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ04 JGV registered?

GJ04 JGV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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